‘Their voices have been heard;’ Voters decide next mayor, public hospital tax levy in Dayton’

‘Their voices have been heard;’ Voters decide next mayor, public hospital tax levy in Dayton’ Voters decided on several issues on Tuesday. This includes mayoral races and levies.

DAYTON — Voters decided on several issues on Tuesday. This includes mayoral races and levies.

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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, voters elected Shenise Turner-Sloss as the City of Dayton’s next mayor.

They also approved a 1-mill tax levy to fund the construction and operation of a public hospital.

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Turner-Sloss defeated the incumbent, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims.

Turner-Sloss took 51.84% of the votes, and Mims had 48.16% with 100% of the precincts reporting at 10:40 p.m., according to unofficial Montgomery County Board of Election results.

Hershovitz says that her campaign had over 150 volunteers and focused on neighborhood meetings.

“Our candidacy was about ushering in a new generation of problem solvers. And that’s just about. Every generation is supposed to get better,” said Turner-Sloss. “The people in the city of Dayton. They want something. They want to believe in their government, that their local government is working for them.

Mims released a statement conceding to Turner-Sloss on Tuesday.

“The people of Dayton have spoken, and I respect their choice. It has been one of my greatest honors to serve as your mayor. Though I am disappointed with this outcome, I remain committed to fighting to keep moving Dayton forward,” Mims said.

Voters also approved a 1-mill tax levy to fund the construction and operation of a public hospital in West Dayton, has passed with 58% of voters for the levy.

The levy will impose a property tax of $35 per $100,000 of appraised value, generating approximately $2 million annually for the hospital’s funding.

“Their voices have been heard. It’s been a dream come true, and we are excited about bringing to fruition a public hospital in Dayton,” said Bishop Richard Cox, Clergy Community Coalition.

Opponents argued it was not enough to build a hospital, let alone run it.

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